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Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« on: May 30, 2017, 03:31:33 AM »
Someone ask for more - and I have still something to shown in my daily series ;)
The next model is the only one in my collection made be Special Hobby: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine again in 1:48
The plastic parts are somehow of short run quality, but really not bad! The kit comes even with PE and resin parts. I added some further details like Gaspatch turnbuckles and airspeed indicator, and wooden parts like airscrew and struts.
And this was my first model with a rubber rigging, the correct painting of the light effects on the wing ribs and - trumpet air horn - a wooden plated fuselage! I was a experiment and with a fail it would only be visible from below ::)

Have fun again,
Frank



















The real wooden bottom side:












And a nice view:


The curved front was the hardest part:


The resin cooler is really cool and was part of the kit, painted with Alclad:


The Gaspatch speed indicator ...


... was really in use:

Offline dr 1 ace

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2017, 08:15:08 AM »
Another superb model !

Ed
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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2017, 08:42:45 AM »
Nice.
There's a couple of these still in my stash - should get one built. Good inspiration here.

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2017, 10:45:48 AM »
Fantastic work, Frank! Truly a superb model - congratulations!
Cheers,
Gary

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2017, 11:45:38 AM »
Nice job. Really captures the pugnacious lines of this aircraft.

Cheers

Syd

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2017, 09:20:53 PM »
Another wonderful build, congratulations.

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2017, 01:25:45 AM »
Another superb model !

Ed
Must agree with my amigo!  Superb!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2017, 04:17:27 AM »
Very nice indeed, Frank.

Best wishes
Nigel

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2017, 04:20:20 AM »
Thank you!

There's a couple of these still in my stash - should get one built. Good inspiration here.
A couple? I know only two variants. It's a good kit!

Cheers,
Frank

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2017, 11:46:32 PM »
Another superb model !

Ed
Must agree with my amigo!  Superb!
Cheers,
Bud

and the same from the third Amigo!
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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2017, 03:47:24 AM »
I agree with the others - a wonderful model. I really like the wood on the underside - must give that a try myself in future.

Stephen.

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2017, 11:00:24 AM »
A little wonder and with an authentic look! Great model.
Giuseppe

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2017, 11:47:18 AM »
A beautifully finished model Frank, the painting, decals and rigging are all superb, and the wood propeller and struts look excellent.

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Re: Phönix D.I K.u.K. Kriegsmarine, Special Hobby 1:48
« Reply #14 on: September 08, 2017, 06:00:03 PM »
Frabk, this is a fantastic looking plane and as perfectly finished as usual for you. The planking of the underside with real wood is a great idea. There's only one small issue: Don't be angry at me, but I think the landing gear should be turned around - I am by no means a specialist for the Phoenix, but judging from the photo the front struts are shorter than the struts at the back of the landing gear.
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